Police: Fake cops steal truck in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s real cops are trying to track down two phonies who handcuffed three men then stole their pickup truck.

Authorities say two men in a dark sedan pulled the victims over, flashed what appeared to be badges then handcuffed the men before making off with their truck.

Investigators say one victim broke his arm in the incident.

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Police say a similar incident in another neighborhood wasn’t related. In that case members of the police bomb squad saw the car pulled over and went to assist before quickly determining the officer was an impostor.